Gamma technology improves the lives of millions of people around the world.

Gamma Technologies:
Safe, Secure, Vital.

GIPA represents North American gamma processing industry leaders.
We believe in acting together to quickly deal with emerging issues that affect the future beneficial applications of gamma processing in North America.

We are advocates

in the development of responsible regulations that enhance the safe and secure management of cobalt-60 sources and related irradiation processing facilities.

We are committed

to the prompt dissemination of accurate information about this beneficial and vital technology.

We are united

in acting together to quickly deal with emerging issues that affect the future beneficial applications of gamma processing in North America.

Safe

GIPA members have implemented industry leading safety programs developed through best practices and regulatory compliance for more than 50+ years.

Secure

GIPA members have implemented facility security programs to address site and regulatory requirements. These programs ensure secure and effective lifecycle management of cobalt-60 sources.

Vital

Co-60 sterilization is vital to global health care. Gamma irradiation is used to sterilize more than 45% of the single-use sterile medical products globally.

The vital and beneficial applications of gamma technology

in the development of responsible regulations that enhance the safe and secure management of cobalt-60 sources and related irradiation processing facilities.

Other applications of gamma sterilization such as food safety, agricultural and industrial applications are equally important with respect to safety and product quality.